NappilyNigerian:

I've posted pics of my free hair earlier. Here's a clearer pic. Because my hair is natural and I'm working towards growing it longer, my hair is usually in a protective style.

enough of d back n side views, front view pls!

Thank you dear NappilyN, I have been greatly encouraged by your post. I have been thinking of cutting my natural hair due to my laziness. It can be such a stressful thing to cope with! But seeing your post has encouraged me not to give up. I will try some of the products and routines you recommended. I will try and persevere. Thanks again, your hair is beautiful byt he way.

Can anyone recommend protective styles? I've had braids in for the past 5 months. Like literally back to back and I realize that this is probably not good for my hair 'cause it needs to breathe and "recover" but due to my work environment and time, I don't have a week to let it chill. I was thinking of taking my braids out and getting a wig but I also hear that wigs aren't too good. Then I thought of getting a weave but I'm also scared for my front. It's beginning to break from all the braiding and pulling. Any ideas/recommendations?

Oh and if you are recommended a weave/wig, pls give deets about the kind of weave too cause I honestly don't know the first or last thing about weaves/wigs.

Help a sister out! SOS!!! Gracais!!


Just in case you missed my cry for help!

Wondering why we love other people and races everything lifestyle hairstyles language at the expense of what God has given us ?

Mine

mariM: You hav e a very long hair,Thanks for sharing. I will try to make my natural hair grow like yours.

You're welcome. Lerrus know how it goes

tess22: Thank you dear NappilyN, I have been greatly encouraged by your post. I have been thinking of cutting my natural hair due to my laziness. It can be such a stressful thing to cope with! But seeing your post has encouraged me not to give up. I will try some of the products and routines you recommended. I will try and persevere. Thanks again, your hair is beautiful byt he way.

Thank you for your kind words. You encouraged me too! Let's know how it goes

@nappy i gt natural coily hair bt wat ar d treatment dat i cn use to maintain d coily? cream or..

Egba girl: Can anyone recommend protective styles? I've had braids in for the past 5 months. Like literally back to back and I realize that this is probably not good for my hair 'cause it needs to breathe and "recover" but due to my work environment and time, I don't have a week to let it chill. I was thinking of taking my braids out and getting a wig but I also hear that wigs aren't too good. Then I thought of getting a weave but I'm also scared for my front. It's beginning to break from all the braiding and pulling. Any ideas/recommendations?

Oh and if you are recommended a weave/wig, pls give deets about the kind of weave too cause I honestly don't know the first or last thing about weaves/wigs.

Help a sister out! SOS!!! Gracais!!


Just in case you missed my cry for help!

Hi there, pls send a mail to toyin@twentysix85.com . She'll be able to get you a good quality wig. Let her know what style of wig you like. Personally I prefer a human hair wig because you can change up the look, dye it or curl it. Don't forget to wear a wig cap before putting on the wig. You'll avoid breakage doing that.

Is your hair relaxed or natural?

Soraya_Leticia:
enough of d back n side views, front view pls!

Lol! You can find that on my blog.

$wtme:
@nappilynigerian I must commend u 4 d great work I really love this.I had long hair just like yours,mine was very full and stubborn even if it was retouched it still looked like a natural hair I hated it then but I didn't av d mind to cut it with scissors but ppl loved my hair except me and d hairdressers, so I started retouching every month to make it less full and refused to use attachments to weave my hair whenever I want to fix weavons,my hair started cutting and became less full and i just loved it d way it was not until Iast 2yrs I did bonding directly to my hair, they used a fake glue and it was time 4 me to lose my hair and most of my hair was pulling away from my scalp,right now I regret ow I treated my hair 'I didn't know what I had until I lost it'.My hair is still long but not as b4 and its looking unhealthy, I av not retouched for 4 months cos its 2 soft and not full and healthy I wish 2 go natural pls what should I do?

As long as you don't stress your hair any further and your roots aren't damaged, your hair will definitely recover.

To go natural, you simply have to stop relaxing your hair.
You need to avoid harsh drying products because they tend to make afro textured hair strong and difficult to manage.

All you need are products that will draw moisture to your hair to keep it soft, supple and growing stronger. I have listed products I use earlier in the thread.
You can also check my blog for recommended products which are good for afrotextured hair (good for relaxed hair too).

For a personalized hair kit, send a mail to nappilynigeriangirl@gmail.com

NappilyNigerian:

Hi there, pls send a mail to toyin@twentysix85.com . She'll be able to get you a good quality wig. Let her know what style of wig you like. Personally I prefer a human hair wig because you can change up the look, dye it or curl it. Don't forget to wear a wig cap before putting on the wig. You'll avoid breakage doing that.

Is your hair relaxed or natural?

My hair is natural.

Thank you. I'll get in touch with her. Btw, Can I get regular cornrows with extensions for my wig. Like the type I can wear by itself without the wig.

Its very refreshing and pleasing to see someone finally promoting Natural hair.....The Op is so right in saying African hair needs different care from their Asian and Caucasian counterparts....reason we shouldn't be using their hair products and even skin products.

Nice one ladies......burn the fake Brazilian hair and rock your natural hair with pride!!!!

Mickyboiz: @nappy i gt natural coily hair bt wat ar d treatment dat i cn use to maintain d coily? cream or..

What are you currently using?

engineerd: Its very refreshing and pleasing to see someone finally promoting Natural hair.....The Op is so right in saying African hair needs different care from their Asian and Caucasian counterparts....reason we shouldn't be using their hair products and even skin products.

Nice one ladies......burn the fake Brazilian hair and rock your natural hair with pride!!!!

LOL. Uhm... in case you didnt know, there are many women with natural hair that wear Brazilian weaves.

ruthobaz: I've been using ebony relaxers,911 conditioner,can't remember the shampoo product.

911 conditioner makes a good hair spritz and is light for everyday use. Pour some into a spray bottle (an empty body mist bottle will do) then add a teaspoon of olive or coconut oil and mix.
Use this to moisturise your hair daily and before combing.

Since you're going natural, you won't need the relaxer again.

You'll need to get to get a good shampoo preferably sulfate free. I've listed some at the beginning of the thread.

Then you need a good conditioner.

A combination of these should keep your hair hydrated so it'll stay soft during your transition.

For more, do send a mail to nappilynigeriangirl@gmail.com

Egba girl:

My hair is natural.

Thank you. I'll get in touch with her. Btw, Can I get regular cornrows with extensions for my wig. Like the type I can wear by itself without the wig.

Yes you can but don't let the stylist braid too tight. My hair is fine stranded. To avoid breakage and hairline loss, I tell the stylist to braid a little way with my own hair before putting the extensions in.

NappilyNigerian:

Yes you can but don't let the stylist braid too tight. My hair is fine stranded. To avoid breakage and hairline loss, I tell the stylist to braid a little way with my own hair before putting the extensions in.

right right. That makes sense. Thanks! I'll try it out soon. Thank you so much!

mencer: Wondering why we love other people and races everything lifestyle hairstyles language at the expense of what God has given us ?

Lol. Perhaps we just like something different. There are things we have too that other people will give an arm for just because it's 'exotic'.
The only problem is when we think what we have naturally is inferior as against being 'unique'.

It's not very easy getting a sulfate free shampoo, for people who prefer to do DIY like me, you can make your's with black soap, essential oils, coconut/olive oil, it's really nice and it detangles hair too.

Many people complain about strong hair, but it's manageable, it takes time and some care to soften your hair, but when you get the desired result it will be so much worth it.

Am a guy all I need is how to make my hair darker without dyeing

I'm in lv with this thread!
NN, thumbs up!
Thanks for the priceless info.

My hair was very long b4. I cut it and was on low cut for long. Now I've started relaxing it again(shoulder length) but it breaks a lot. When combed it always look frizzy abi fuzzy. What can I use to bring it together pls.
I just want to start afresh but with something I can manage cos no time.
Super dandruff too.(Uses selsun blue and so far so good)
Thanks and thanks.

Op i realy love ur hair nd its colour i realy dats my hair...bt dnt u tink being hairy is hereditory

Egba girl: Can anyone recommend protective styles? I've had braids in for the past 5 months. Like literally back to back and I realize that this is probably not good for my hair 'cause it needs to breathe and "recover" but due to my work environment and time, I don't have a week to let it chill. I was thinking of taking my braids out and getting a wig but I also hear that wigs aren't too good. Then I thought of getting a weave but I'm also scared for my front. It's beginning to break from all the braiding and pulling. Any ideas/recommendations?

Oh and if you are recommended a weave/wig, pls give deets about the kind of weave too cause I honestly don't know the first or last thing about weaves/wigs.

Help a sister out! SOS!!! Gracais!!

Just in case you missed my cry for help!

Err...how long is your hair? I can help you out.

YPP, frizzy hair and dandruff (having the both) is mostly caused by lack of moisture, and/or harsh chemicals, other causes include heat styling, stress, diet etc.

You need to moisturize your hair more often (lots of moisture and oils), if your hair is Frizzy, it also leads to breakage.

Use an anti frizz shampoo or sulfate free shampoo.
Use a deep conditioner ones every week, rinse your hair with ACV, and do not use hot water when shampooing.

You can make a DIY egg and mayonnaise conditioner, use lots of oils (coconut, olive) and water based hair products

shymexx:

Err...how long is your hair? I can help you out.

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hhahhahaaha No you can't My hair short. I thought you knew this already? lol

The best way to grow nappy hair long is by using weed/ganja in coconut oil.

Don't ask me how I know this, just go look at the rasta's with locks touching the ground!!!

Shalom!!

Egba girl: \

hhahhahaaha No you can't My hair short. I thought you knew this already? lol

Just messing about with you.

You need to keep your hair short - you look stunning in afro/fros, trust me.

I prefer that, to be honest.

@op, I would like to know exactly how long(in inches or cm) your hair is.

shymexx:

Just messing about with you.

You need to keep your hair short - you look stunning in afro/fros, trust me.

I prefer that, to be honest.

ahhahahha I will. whatever you say boss

my dear op,i just had my hair cut cuz i want to keep and grow my hair natural again..i need steps in keeping it clean and healthy..right now i don't even comb or brush it..just don't know what to do with it..

What bout Guys that wanna grow long hair? Applicable??